Recreation Region: Hood River Ranger District

Bennett Pass Sno-Park & Trailhead

This Sno-Park is a great option for recreating early in the winter season due to the higher elevation. Follow direction of Mt. Hood Meadows parking staff for access on busy days. This parking lot has a 5% grade so good tires are a must. Parking lot only has space for 30 vehicles; please do not park on the highway, as this is illegal and poses a safety hazard. Trailers are allowed.

During heavy snow years, snowmobiles will not be able to access the Terrible Traverse area because the area fills with snow due to the high elevations and steep canyon walls. Use your best judgment and turn back if it appears unsafe.

Our field rangers publish a weekly snow conditions report during the winter: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/mthood/snow

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

State of Oregon Sno-Park permit required November 1 through April 30.

REQUIRED (11/01 - 04/30): Oregon State Sno-Park Permit: $4/day; $9/three day (consecutive); $25/annual.
https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.3075

Longitude: -121.6402778

Directions

From Hood River, OR head south on Highway 35 approximately 6 miles north of the junction with US Highway 26. This area is accessed directly from the Mt. Hood Meadows ski area access road. Cross Highway 35 to the east.

From Portland, OR head east on Highway 26 to the junction with Highway 35. Head north on Highway 35 until you read the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski area access road exit. The Sno Park is on your right.